Following Slaughter of Cow, Police Warn Public Not to Buy Unpackaged Meat

Published on: 19 May, 2025
Updated on: 21 May, 2025

Surrey Police have said that their enquiries into the slaughter of a 21-month-old steer near Stoke Lock at Riverside Park are ongoing and they are warning the public not to buy any unpackaged meat.

They are also urging anyone with information to contact them.

See: Brutal Thieves Slaughter Animal for Its Meat Which Could Cause Sickness If Eaten

The full police statement reads: “The remains of the 14-month-old cow were left on a footpath and found by a member of the public. The cow appears to have been taken from a nearby farm.

“We appreciate that this discovery will cause distress and concern within the local community, and we would like to reassure you that an investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of the cow’s death and identify those responsible.

“These enquiries remain ongoing. We are not aware of any more reports of this nature at this time.

“Due to treatment the cow had recently had, it is not fit for human consumption, and we would strongly urge you . We would also urge you to contact us straightaway if you have any information which could help quoting ref PR/45250059342 via:

• Webchat on our website https://www.surrey.police.uk/
• Our online reporting tool https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
• Calling us on 101

“If you do not wish to speak to police, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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